1. The Maori traveled here to Aotearoa on ancient boats called 'Waka' 2. They traveled here from the mythological land of Hawaiki, which in reality scholars think was in the far north pacific, via Rarotonga. 3. Maori settled in different areas of Aotearoa and came in five different Waka. 4. When the europeans arrived they endeavoured to aquire Maori land by devious means, duping the Maori out of much of their tribal land. 5.They brought many diseases to the Maori, previously unknown to them. The europeans also brought the curse of alcohol.
facts on Maori culture
Hi, here are a few Maori culture facts.
1. The Maori traveled here to Aotearoa on ancient boats called 'Waka'2. They traveled here from the mythological land of Hawaiki, which in reality scholars think was in the far north pacific, via Rarotonga.
3. Maori settled in different areas of Aotearoa and came in five different Waka.
4. When the europeans arrived they endeavoured to aquire Maori land by devious means, duping the Maori out of much of their tribal land.
5.They brought many diseases to the Maori, previously unknown to them. The europeans also brought the curse of alcohol.
Maori words
Kia Ora-'Hello or thankyou'
Makariri-cold
Wera-Hot